Henbit, Henbit deadnettle

Lamium amplexicaule

Physical Characteristics

Lamium amplexicaule is a ANNUAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is in flower from April to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

Europe, including Britain, from Norway south and east to N. Africa, W. Mediterranean and W. Asia.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw or cooked[54, 62, 105]. Added to salads or used as a potherb[183].

Medicinal Uses

Antirheumatic Diaphoretic Febrifuge Laxative Stimulant The plant is antirheumatic, diaphoretic, excitant, febrifuge, laxative and stimulant[218, 240].

Known Hazards

None known